Chapter 153



Chloe sauntered up to Connor and casually looped her arm through his. She tilted her head up, her eyes sparkling like a summer evening's rose, gently swaying in the breeze-utterly enchanting.

Connor's icy demeanor melted instantly, warmth spreading through his gaze. His voice was as clear and gentle as moonlight. "Oh, nothing serious, just having a deep chat with Mr. Lucas about life."

Chloe's eyebrows arched slightly, and the tiny beauty mark near her eye seemed to twinkle. She smiled, "We should get going. It's late; let's not disturb others."

"Alright."

Connor's expression turned cool again as he looked up. "Mr. Lucas, we'll take our leave."

Then, he and Chloe strolled away, arm in arm.

in his heart. When had they become "we" while he was left as

didn't want to believe it. Chloe must've

Chloe away from Connor and forcibly separating the two. He'd wanted to do it for ages, during their dances, while watching fireworks... and maybe tonight, fueled by

"Chloe, don't go..."

Wham!

echoed. Pain shot through Lucas' back as he

His head hit

He lay there, stunned, staring at the one who floored

...Chloe.

nothing had happened. Even Connor was dumbfounded. In that split second, she had transformed into a fierce warrior, her movements swift and forceful, not holding back one bit. A second later, she was

“Lucas, haven't I made myself clear? If you won't listen to reason, you should know I'm

She didn't want to explain further, issuing her final warning. "If you

and left with

there, pain radiating from his back, his head, his

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